1. The holidays are a magical time for couples to be outside displaying their affection...
2. ...and holding hands with mittens, or holding onto a freezing nub.
3. It's the time for romantic evening strolls with hot cocoa (as long as you let it cool a bit before you take a swig)...
4. ...and when your partner's lack of technical skills might become apparent for the first time.
5. It's when some couples become obsessed with achieving the perfect Christmas card photo...
6. ...or worse, when couples with mismatched levels of seasonal cheer can't quite pull it off.
7. It's when a relationship can be tested by a single ornament...
8. ...and you spend all of December fighting for its place on the tree.
9. It's when gift giving forces you to practice your facial expressions of unconditional happiness...
10. ...and, perhaps best of all, it's having someone to lounge around with after the endless string of dinners, parties, caroling, sledding, food, and drink.
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